Vista Musical Instruments acquires Scottish retailer Kenny’s Music and confirms relaunch plans
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Vista Musical Instruments has acquired the intellectual property, brand assets and goodwill of Kenny’s Music, confirming plans to relaunch the Scottish music retailer under its ownership.
Announced today (6 February), the acquisition was completed in coordination with Hilco Global and secures the future of the Kenny’s Music brand within Vista Musical Instruments’ wider portfolio.
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Founded in 2008 by Kenny Graham, Kenny’s Music became a key part of Scotland’s music retail scene, serving musicians across Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Dunfermline. The retailer earned a strong reputation for its close ties with local artists and commitment to fostering a thriving music culture through expert service and community engagement.
The acquisition follows the company’s announcement last October that it had ceased trading and would move into Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL), “despite our strongest sales ever in recent years.” At the time, Kenny’s Music ran both an online store and brick-and-mortar locations across Scotland.
Vista Musical Instruments says the acquisition marks the start of a new chapter for the brand. As an initial step, a revitalised digital home for Kenny’s Music is now live at kennysmusic.co.uk, where customers can sign up to an official newsletter for updates on the brand’s evolution and upcoming milestones.
While a new online store is currently in development, customers can reach out via the website to a dedicated team member for personalised concierge services, expert gear advice and professional consultations.
The Kenny’s Music community will also gain immediate access to a wide range of global brands, including Fender, Martin, Heritage Guitars, Harmony and MONO. Products will be available with next-working-day delivery in the UK via Vista Musical Instruments’ sister retailer, Dawsons.
Commenting on the acquisition, Vista Musical Instruments CEO Meng Ru Kuok says: “We’re excited to welcome Kenny’s Music into our VMI ecosystem. While the brand’s recent pause was unfortunate, it followed a period of its strongest sales on record. There is a great foundation here to build upon, and we appreciate Hilco Global’s professionalism in helping us ensure this legacy is reimagined for the next generation of musicians.”
Find out more at Kenny’s Music and Vista Musical Instruments.
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